Assessments
Formative
Definition: Learning involves a continuous way of checks and balances in the teaching-learning processes. Is a process of evaluating the students’ knowledge as they learn. It is a continuous, low- or no-stakes, responsive process that involves a range of formal and informal assessment procedures.
Exit Ticket: Student will answer the question on the board and it will need to be complete before they leave the classroom.
2 truths and 1 lie: Students will be able to answer the questions with two correct answers and 1 wrong answer. It will be a bit tricky in a math lesson.
Interim/Benchmark
Definition: They are exams that typically align to state learning standards. Often used interchangeably and fit between formative assessment practices and summative assessments on the formative/summative continuum.
STAAR: State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness, is a series of standardized tests used in Texas public primary and secondary schools to assess a student's achievements and knowledge learned in the grade level.
Curriculum-Based Assessment (CBA): is any form of assessment based on the curriculum that a child is mastering.
Summative
Definition: Summative assessments often have a high point value, take place under controlled conditions, and therefore have more visibility.
Portfolio: A final portfolio is an opportunity for students to reflect on, describe, analyze, and interpret their own work and learning from the year
Chapter tests: End of chapter tests are mini-examinations that happen at the end of a topic or section of a training.
Diagnostics
Definition: A type of assessment given at the beginning of a course or a unit to determine the extent of the student’s knowledge and to identify any learning gaps.
Checklist: A checklist is a simple tool that outlines specific assessment criteria for diagnostic evaluation.
Entry slips: You can use entry slips to collect quick information from students. Teachers can ask a few questions while students write down their responses on the slips.
Performance:
Definition: Provides students with a range of levels of response, you can help guide them away from common errors. Here are a few tips for defining student performance on your rubric.
Dramatic Performance: The term dramatic performance can refer to dance, a recital, reading of poetry, or a performing a play.
Debate: Even if not in a formal debate context, the give-and-take of arguments is a common occurrence in the classroom and later in life at business meetings
HOT Questions
Opening:
Could you multiply using an area model?
What is our first step?
Guiding:
Are the steps to divide similar to the multiplication process?
How are they similar?
Closing:
What do you do with the remainder?
How would you check your answer?
